Good luck Ian at MdS!

Special good wishes going out today and winging their way around the globe to fellow triathlete and TRI-DRS listmember Ian Wright who is taking on the challenge of the Marathon des Sables. I guess this is his way of taking a relaxing little break from the rigors of launching the new Pyrenees Multisport business in southwest France with his triathlete wife Julie. He will wear bib number 692 out of a total of 792 starters as they set out to travel on foot, carrying all their food, 147 miles in 6 days through the Sahara Desert in Morocco. Watch for his reports here.

From Ian, just before his departure:

"In order to send a message [to any participant], you will need to go to www.darbaroud.com web site and under the special heading "ecrire aux concurrents" (write to competitors) fill in a message form which will require your surname, first name and ID number (DOS number - running number) . There is an English version too (little flag at bottom of page). Results and photos each day."